Ambroxol
Information about Ambroxol
Ambroxol uses
Ambroxol is used in the treatment of cough.
How ambroxol works
Ambroxol thins and loosens mucus, making it easier to cough out.
Common side effects of ambroxol
Constipation, Diarrhoea, Difficulty in urination, Heartburn, Itching, Nausea, Rash
Available Medicine for Ambroxol
Expert advice for Ambroxol
- Do consult your doctor before taking ambroxol if you have a history of severe allergic reactions of skin (Stevens-Johnson syndrome or Lyell syndrome).
- Do not continue taking ambroxol and contact your doctor immediately, if you notice any damage to skin or mucosa (moist tissue that lines the inner side of nose, mouth, lungs, and the urinary and digestive tracts).
- Avoid taking drugs that suppress cough (antitussives) if you are taking ambroxol.
- Do consult your doctor before taking ambroxol, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
- Do consult your doctor before taking ambroxol if you are breast-feeding.
- Do consult your doctor before taking ambroxol if you have.
- Severe liver or kidney problems. You may need dose reduction or extension of dosing interval.
- A disease called Ciliary dyskinesia in which the hair like structures along the airways called cilia are faulty and do not help in clearing the mucus.
Frequently asked questions for Ambroxol
Ambroxol
Q. Is ambroxol an antibiotic/steroid?
No. Ambroxol belongs to a class of drugs called expectorants (aid expulsion of mucus as cough) or mucolytic (liquefy and loosen mucus). It has no know effect against infections. It does not have chemical structure or effects similar to steroids
Q. Is ambroxol good for dry cough?
No. Ambroxol is more effective in the treatment of productive cough associated with thickened mucus and poor mucus clearance
Q. Is ambroxol a prescription drug?
Cough syrups containing ambroxol and other active drugs commonly used for cough and cold may be available as over the counter (OTC) without prescription